Articles by Annette Vaughan

About Annette Vaughan (447 Articles)

Annette Vaughan is a runner, personal trainer, and race director in Canby, Oregon. She began running at the age of 30 and became hooked after her first race (even though she is a self-proclaimed slow runner.) She enjoys small local races from 5Ks to half-marathons, with a 30K on the books as her longest run ever. She has also become a huge fan of obstacle course races and just can't get enough of them. Annette is the race director for Get A Clue Scavenger Race and owns a personal training studio in Canby. She believes in promoting movement, since our bodies were designed to move. The more we move, the better we move and function in everyday life.

Race Preview: 2019 Molalla River Trail Race

September 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

Bigfoot believers, this is your trail race! Held on the trails of the Molalla River Corridor, the Molalla River Trail Race is sure to include a Bigfoot sighting. After all, Animal Planet’s Finding Bigfoot has placed sightings in this area. If [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Echo Sage Trail Run (Echo)

September 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Don’t miss out on the only fall trail run in Eastern Oregon: the Echo Sage Trail Run. This race includes a 5K and a 10K that begin at the foothills of the Blue Mountains close to the Umatilla River and the Oregon Trail. Run on private [read more...]

Race Preview: Storm the Castle ’19 – 5K Military Style Obstacle Course Race (Salem)

August 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Obstacle Course lovers, here it is! Storm the Castle ’19 is about to take over Riverfront Park in Salem and give you an awesome challenge. Hosted by the 1249th Engineer Battalion of the Oregon Army National Guard, this 5K military style [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Twisted Pine Run (Newport)

August 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

As Oregonians, we all know there is no time like September on the Oregon Coast. You are almost guaranteed perfect running weather and a sunshine filled afternoon for enjoying the beach afterwards. So, since you’re already thinking about [read more...]

Race Preview: Great Salem Race 2019

July 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s time to grab a few friends and create your team for the Great Salem Race! Of all the races during the year, this one is truly one of my favorites. The Great Salem Race is a scavenger hunt race for teams of 2-4 people. Whether you know [read more...]

Race Recap: Blood, Sweat, and a Slip ‘n Slide at Whine on the Vine

July 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

I registered for Whine on the Vine with the expectation of a challenging race. After all, when they include the word “whine” in the name of the race, you’ve got to assume there’s a reason for the whining. X-Dog Events made [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Northwest Series (Pendleton, Clarkston, Lewiston)

July 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho over the course of 6 days . . . This sounds like a bucket list series for Northwest runners. The Northwest Series is an original event put on by Mainly Marathons allowing runners to choose their distances in each [read more...]

Obstacle Course Race Preview: 2019 Terrain Race (Sherwood)

July 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are looking for an affordable obstacle course race, this year’s Terrain Race is just that. While being offered at just $40 (plus insurance/venue fee and charitable donation – totaling about $15), this event has been advertised for [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Pacific City Beach Challenge

July 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Beach lovers, rejoice! The 10th Annual Pacific City Beach Challenge is just around the corner! If you are a fan of running on the beach, this is the race for you. 5K and 10K racers will start just west of the Pelican Brewing Company, run south down [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run for the Oaks (Rickreall)

July 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Left Coast Estate presents the 4th Annual Run for the Oaks in the beautiful Oregon Wine Country. This 5K and 10K will take runners and walkers through the estate vineyards and old growth oak savannas. The course will run along gravel roads, trails, [read more...]

Finding My Grip in VJ MAXx Shoes

July 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

As an OCR (obstacle course race) enthusiast, I have struggled for years with what shoes to wear. My go-to tended to be whichever running shoes were past their prime, because I didn’t want to ruin my good shoes in the mud. I checked out what [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Catherine Creek Classic (Union)

July 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you enjoy running the back roads, the Catherine Creek Classic will provide you with that experience. Starting just outside the small eastern Oregon town of Union, this classic event is known as one of the most scenic races around. Choose from a [read more...]

Unique Race Preview: 2019 All Out Challenge (Bend)

June 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are looking for a unique event that includes so much more than just running, look no further than the All Out Challenge coming to Bend in July. This event is organized by Orange Theory Fitness in combination with Old Mill District and Bend [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Whine on the Vine (Hillsboro)

June 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Are you ready for Whine on the Vine? This 5 mile OCR adventure run is sure to hold some surprises and challenges, as it is an X-Dog Event. The event promises mimosas, a slip-n-slide, and “breathtaking” views. I have a feeling you will be [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Barrel to Keg Relay

June 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you love the camaraderie of running a relay, but aren’t a fan of the lack of sleep an overnight relay inevitably brings, you’ve got to try a one-day relay! Or perhaps you’ve already discovered the joys of the one-day relay. [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Race to Save the Harvest (Salem)

June 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s the time of year we start thinking about fresh fruits and vegetables from our gardens, farmers’ markets, and produce stands. But, as things ripen, often produce goes to waste – for a variety of reasons. Race to Save the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Cook Park Marathon/Half (Tigard)

June 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 4th of July weekend means plenty of holiday races, but did you know the Cook Park Marathon/Half is on the 5th of July? This is the 2nd in a series of 4 races over the 4th of July weekend called the Firecracker Quadzilla/Quadzuki. It can be [read more...]

Holy Giant Hills, Batman! I Survived the 2019 Legacy Estates Vineyard Run

June 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

When you register for a race at a vineyard, you expect it to be hilly. When you register for the Military Challenge at a vineyard race that is scheduled less than 48 hours after you return from your vacation, you know you’re going to get your [read more...]

Leaving Anti-Perspirant Behind with Type A Deodorant

May 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you run hard, you probably sweat hard. Personally, my body is quite adept at utilizing its cooling mechanism. I run, I sweat. I workout, I sweat. I play, I sweat. And, let’s be honest. I don’t sweat like a girl. In light of that, I am [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Lake of the Woods Run (Klamath Falls)

May 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Join the Linkville Lopers this June for the beautiful Lake of the Woods Run. This 5K or 15K starts and finishes in front of the Lake of the Woods Resort, between Medford and Klamath Falls. The 5K is an out and back, while the 15K is a loop around [read more...]

Race Recap: Cutting it Close at the 2019 Lake Run (Lake Oswego)

May 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

I like to arrive to a race early, so the night before the Lake Run I planned out what time I wanted to get there and then worked backwards from there to figure out what time to leave, what time I would get up, etc. On race morning I wasn’t [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Willamette Mission Trail 5K/10K (Salem)

May 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Have you ever done something that you’ve done before and for some reason it feels completely foreign – like it’s the first time you’ve ever done it? That was my experience at the Willamette Mission Trail 5K and 10K this past [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Legacy Estate Vineyard Run (Rickreall)

May 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running, vineyards, hills, wine, yoga, music . . . and maybe even camping. If this combination sounds like an epic weekend to you, then you’d better get registered for the Legacy Estate Vineyard Run. This inaugural event includes a 5K, 10K, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Dogwood Dash (Milwaukie)

May 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

Are you ready to dash through the Dogwoods? The 4th annual Dogwood Dash is a competitive 5K that includes a cash prize for both the male and female overall winners! So, dash quickly and you just might head home a little richer than when you left. [read more...]

Race Recap: Powered by Music at the 2019 Wenatchee (Half) Marathon

April 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

The day after a 5 hour road trip with my husband to visit his parents in Wenatchee and a night of not-so-great sleep as we crowded into a smaller bed than we are used to, I wasn’t feeling as ready for the Wenatchee (Half) Marathon as I had [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Eastern Oregon Half Marathon (Spray)

April 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

The oldest running half marathon in Oregon is the Eastern Oregon Half Marathon. This event is held in conjunction with the Spray Rodeo in the tiny town of Spray, Oregon over Memorial Day weekend. This point to point course starts near Service Creek [read more...]